Request a Ballot by State

As of May 24, 2024

Registration

• Verify your registration: https://dcboe.org/Voters/Register-To-Vote/Check-Voter-Registration-Status
• Register to Vote or change your address: https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Register-To-Vote/Register-to-Vote.

Requesting a Ballot

• All registered voters will be mailed a ballot. 
• If you need your ballot mailed to a temporary address: https://dcboe.org/voters/casting-your-vote/mail-ballot-request

Voting

• If you are a first time voter, you must include a copy of your government issued picture ID with your ballot.
• Instructions for using the mail ballots:https://dcboe.org/voters/casting-your-vote/mail-ballot-request
• By mail: Ballots must be POSTMARKED by election day and RECEIVED by 10 days after the election
• By hand: Deliver to a voting center or a drop off location by Election Day:https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/mail-ballot-drop-box-locations
• If you wish to VOTE IN PERSON find your polling place: https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool